• ## NVQ MA Public Administration Course Units **Module 1: Introduction to Public Administration
• im_introduction_to_public_administration** • A comprehensive overview of public administration, its principles, and functions. • **im_history_of_public_administration** • A historical perspective on the evolution of public administration in the UK. **Module 2: Constitutional and Legal Framework
• im_constitutional_framework** • A deep dive into the UK constitution and its key principles. • **im_legal_framework** • An exploration of the major legal frameworks that shape public administration, including the Human Rights Act 1998. **Module 3: Public Policy and Decision-Making
• im_policy_making** • Understanding the policy cycle, from problem identification to implementation. • **im_evidence_based_policy_making** • A focus on evidence-based policymaking and its importance in public administration. **Module 4: Public Finance and Resource Management
• im_public_finance** • A comprehensive examination of public finances, including revenue collection, expenditure, and public debt management. • **im_resource_management** • Understanding the principles and practices of resource management in the public sector. **Module 5: Public Service Reform
• im_public_sector_reform** • A critical analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing the public sector in the 21st century. • **im_improving_public_service** • Exploring strategies and best practices for improving public service delivery. **Module 6: Public Leadership and Management
• im_leadership_in_public_administration** • Developing effective leadership skills for public sector employees. • **im_managing_public_organisations** • Understanding the principles and practices of effective management in the public sector. **Module 7: Public Procurement and Contract Management
• im_public_procurement** • A comprehensive exploration of public procurement processes and regulations. • **im_contract_management** • Understanding the principles and practices of effective contract management in the public sector. **Module 8: Public Policy Analysis and Evaluation
• im_policy_analysis** • Developing critical thinking skills for analyzing policy issues and their impact. • **im_evaluation_methods** • Understanding and applying appropriate evaluation methods in the public sector. **Module 9: Public Sector Finance
• im_public_finance_and_taxation** • A deep dive into public finance and taxation, including revenue generation and expenditure. • **im_public_sector_debt** • Understanding the role of public debt in financing public services. **Module 10: Public Policy Challenges and Solutions
• im_contemporary_public_policy** • Addressing current and emerging policy challenges facing the public sector. • **im_policy_design_and_implementation** • Developing effective strategies for designing and implementing public policy solutions.

Assessment

The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.